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Chadridv · 27 January 2017, 10:19 AM

Thinking about buying this preowned conversion kit for my 15400. Seems really hard to detect fake stuff when dealing with plots, straps and such. Obviously the clasp is the biggest expense. Can anyone chime in on whether or not this all looks good?

Thank you!

masterserg · 27 January 2017, 10:31 AM

Buy directly from Clearwater. Pay a few bucks more, have peace of mind.

Chadridv · 27 January 2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

Buy directly from Clearwater. Pay a few bucks more, have peace of mind.

Thanks Serg!

I'm looking at $1800 +tax vs about $700. It's more than a few bucks. If you have a single doubt, I'll just enjoy my bracelet (which is awesome) and wait till I have some more cash flow and I get anxious to mix it up. But if the consensus here is that this set up is good to go, I'd seriously consider saving the money.

texex91 · 27 January 2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Thanks Serg!

I'm looking at $1800 +tax vs about $700. It's more than a few bucks. If you have a single doubt, I'll just enjoy my bracelet (which is awesome) and wait till I have some more cash flow and I get anxious to mix it up. But if the consensus here is that this set up is good to go, I'd seriously consider saving the money.

Get what you pay for in life...I'm not a leather band expert, but for me I concur with Serg.

masterserg · 27 January 2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Thanks Serg!

I'm looking at $1800 +tax vs about $700. It's more than a few bucks. If you have a single doubt, I'll just enjoy my bracelet (which is awesome) and wait till I have some more cash flow and I get anxious to mix it up. But if the consensus here is that this set up is good to go, I'd seriously consider saving the money.

I can't comment on the strap / buckle above. Not an expert.

If it were ME ... I would buy these items from AP and remove all doubt. You said it yourself. Very hard to detect, unless you absolutely trust the seller and maybe know where is it coming from.

Chadridv · 27 January 2017, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Get what you pay for in life...I'm not a leather band expert, but for me I concur with Serg.

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Originally Posted by masterserg

I can't comment on the strap / buckle above. Not an expert.

If it were ME ... I would buy these items from AP and remove all doubt. You said it yourself. Very hard to detect, unless you absolutely trust the seller and maybe know where is it coming from.

good advice guys! Thank you.

AK797 · 27 January 2017, 12:09 PM

I don't like the look of that.

Hairdude1 · 27 January 2017, 01:54 PM

Do you trust your seller?

Chadridv · 27 January 2017, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I don't like the look of that.

Thanks Neil. Much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Do you trust your seller?

I don't know the seller nor do I have any history with him, that's really why I'm asking around here before making any decisions. If I totally trusted the seller the money would be sent already.

Mainewatchman · 28 January 2017, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I don't like the look of that.

Agree. Color on the strap seems off.

Uros · 28 January 2017, 03:09 AM

Had the same doubt when I was buying steel bracelet for Elephant...after some time simply went to AD and bought one, zero regrets...even 1perc chance of having fake bracelet on watch masterpiece was no go...

brettpaul · 1 February 2017, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jhutch

Agree. Color on the strap seems off.

Have to agree with Jason on that - again, I'm no AP strap expert, but the colouring/texture of the top side of the strap appears off to my eyes.

Take a look in the FS section here as I did and you'll see what I mean.

Would be a nice conversion, but maybe not from this seller.

lapince · 1 February 2017, 09:38 PM

IMO impossible to detect if it is fake on something like this, so since you don't know the guy, ask if he has some papers proving he got it from AP, if not I would pass, sure you are saving cash, but if it turns out it's a fake you'll be with a 100 buck piece of crap... To be honest the strap looks like fake alligator, maybe not but looks like it...

AshAP · 1 February 2017, 10:30 PM

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AshAP · 1 February 2017, 10:31 PM

I'd say the strap is 100% genuine if you compare with this one that AP custom made for me.

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masyv6 · 2 February 2017, 12:14 AM

Too many honest sellers out there to deal with one you aren't comfortable with

Chute · 5 February 2017, 03:47 AM

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I'd say the strap is 100% genuine if you compare with this one that AP custom made for me.

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But yours has double stitching and the OP has single stitching.
I'm no expert but that is a difference

AshAP · 5 February 2017, 03:53 AM

I requested the double stitching - it was custom made by AP. I could just as easily have asked for single stitching.

The way it's made and stamped is what I was referring to.

Anyway people can do what they want, I'm just trying to help someone who didn't want to pay full retail.

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27 January 2017, 10:19 AM	#1
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	Any red flags here? Thinking about buying this preowned conversion kit for my 15400. Seems really hard to detect fake stuff when dealing with plots, straps and such. Obviously the clasp is the biggest expense. Can anyone chime in on whether or not this all looks good? Thank you! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

27 January 2017, 10:31 AM	#2
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,425	Buy directly from Clearwater. Pay a few bucks more, have peace of mind. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

27 January 2017, 01:54 PM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Do you trust your seller? __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

27 January 2017, 12:09 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	I don't like the look of that.

28 January 2017, 03:09 AM	#11
Uros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 391	Had the same doubt when I was buying steel bracelet for Elephant...after some time simply went to AD and bought one, zero regrets...even 1perc chance of having fake bracelet on watch masterpiece was no go...

1 February 2017, 09:38 PM	#13
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	IMO impossible to detect if it is fake on something like this, so since you don't know the guy, ask if he has some papers proving he got it from AP, if not I would pass, sure you are saving cash, but if it turns out it's a fake you'll be with a 100 buck piece of crap... To be honest the strap looks like fake alligator, maybe not but looks like it...

1 February 2017, 10:30 PM	#14
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2017, 10:31 PM	#15
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	I'd say the strap is 100% genuine if you compare with this one that AP custom made for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2017, 12:14 AM	#16
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	Too many honest sellers out there to deal with one you aren't comfortable with

5 February 2017, 03:53 AM	#18
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	I requested the double stitching - it was custom made by AP. I could just as easily have asked for single stitching. The way it's made and stamped is what I was referring to. Anyway people can do what they want, I'm just trying to help someone who didn't want to pay full retail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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